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Why Has Vande Mataram Become a Political Flashpoint?

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The latest political debate over Vande Mataram, India’s national song, has once again brought questions of history, nationalism, constitutional values and electoral politics into the public discourse. Written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Vande Mataram became one of the defining expressions of India’s freedom movement and inspired generations of Indians during the struggle against British rule. The song’s historical significance, however, has also been accompanied by periodic political and social debates over its complete and shortened versions. The present controversy has revived discussion around the decision taken by the…

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Rahul Gandhi’s Political Relaunch Comes Amid Fresh Electoral Buzz

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: With the political atmosphere beginning to intensify ahead of upcoming electoral contests, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appears to be undergoing another effort at political repositioning. A series of public appearances and political programmes in recent weeks have once again put the spotlight on his leadership, messaging and the Congress party’s broader strategy. The latest phase began after controversy surrounding the Congress leadership’s rendition of Vande Mataram during Independence Day events. Rahul Gandhi subsequently staged a protest outside the Parliament Street police station in connection with a reported pellet-gun…

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Lucknow Falcons Turnaround: Bhuvneshwar-Led Side Emerges as a Serious UPT20 Season 4 Contender

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow Falcons have transformed their Uttar Pradesh T20 League Season 4 campaign from a shaky beginning into one of the competition’s most compelling turnaround stories. Led by India international Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the Falcons have found their rhythm at precisely the right stage of the tournament, winning three successive matches and establishing themselves among the leading contenders for the title. After seven league matches, the Falcons have four wins and three defeats, giving them eight points and a positive net run rate of +0.472. They trail only the unbeaten Meerut…

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Paramparik Paridhan Sakhis,a social awareness group has celebrated “Sawan and Teej Festival Celebration” event at Kaleidoscope cafe, Gomtinagar.

Anil Jaiswal

  The group promotes handloom weaves sarees and Indian dress to support our handloom weavers. Founder of the PPS group,Rekha kumar, an educationist and social worker stressed on wearing Indian cotton dresses like sarees instead of western synthetic attire. She said ladies look more graceful and elegant in our silk and cotton traditional dresses which are world famous. She welcomed all the new members with Potted plants! Among the special guests Mrs Sunita Singh , MD Dayal group who is a social worker stressed upon helping the underprivileged children. Archana…

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Bhatkhande Sanskriti University Hosts Special Lecture on Indian Art and Culture

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Bhatkhande Sanskriti University, Lucknow, hosted an insightful special lecture on “Indian Art and Culture” at the Rai Umanath Bali Auditorium, bringing students and research scholars closer to the depth, diversity and enduring relevance of India’s artistic and cultural traditions. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Kiran Seth, Chairman of SPIC MACAY, who engaged the audience with reflections on Indian classical music, cultural traditions and the values embedded in the country’s artistic heritage. The programme began with a warm welcome to Dr. Seth by Prof. Mandvi Singh, Vice Chancellor of…

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Roohaniyat – Ek Mehfil: An Evening of Stories, Song, and Stillness in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The invitation arrived quietly, the way the best invitations do. Not a promotional blast or a social media announcement, but rather a personal request: come sit with us for an evening. Come slow down. On August 22, Lucknow hosted ‘Roohaniyat – Ek Mehfil’—a gathering that promised something increasingly rare in our hurried lives: a chance to simply be present. The event, weeks in preparation, was designed as an antidote to the noise. No high production values, no stage lights cutting through darkness, no rush to the next thing. Just…

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India’s Youth Aren’t Fighting for Freedom — They’re Fighting for a Fairer One

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: India won its independence on August 15, 1947. That’s not up for debate. But scroll through social media today and you’ll see a phrase getting thrown around a little too loosely: a “new war for independence.” It sounds dramatic, and it makes for a catchy headline, but it misreads what’s actually happening on the streets of Delhi and dozens of other Indian cities. What’s unfolding isn’t a rebellion against the state — it’s a generation of young Indians demanding that the state they already own start delivering on its…

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The Songs That Taught India How to Feel Free

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: There’s something strange about how a country remembers its freedom. You can read the dates, the treaties, the names of leaders in a textbook — but somehow it’s the songs that actually make you feel it. Every August, radios and reels fill up with the same handful of tracks, and every single time, they land differently. That’s the real power of India’s patriotic soundtrack: it was never really about a single independence day. It’s about every year since. It starts, fittingly, with Vande Mataram, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s original ode…

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KBC Shooting Begins as Amitabh Bachchan Says, ‘Now the Test Begins’

Arijit Bose
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KBC Shooting Set to Begin as Amitabh Bachchan Says, ‘Now the Test Begins’ Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is all set to begin shooting for the upcoming season of the popular quiz-based reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) from August 1, following the completion of its pre-production phase. The 83-year-old actor shared details on his blog, along with exclusive pictures from the KBC set. Reflecting on the preparations, Bachchan wrote that the final mock sessions were being completed and the production and audience phase was about to begin. Hinting at a…

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SRMS Riddhima Hosts Musical Devotional Evening ‘Suron Ke Shyam’ Dedicated to Lord Krishna

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: SRMS Riddhima hosted a soulful musical devotional programme, ‘Suron Ke Shyam’, on Sunday evening, bringing together music gurus and their students in an evening dedicated to Lord Krishna. The programme immersed the audience in devotional music as performers presented a selection of Krishna-themed compositions. The evening opened with ‘Jamuna Kinare Mora Gaon’, performed melodiously by vocal mentors Priyanka Gwal and Rajni Agrawal. Students of vocal music Kavya, Zara and Chandan presented ‘Radha Kaise Na Jale’, portraying through music the emotions and playful complaints of Radha towards Lord Krishna. Instrumental…

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